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My Grandmother's Hands

My Grandmother's Hands

Healing Racial Trauma in Our Minds and Bodies
Politics & SocietyPsychology
Pages
352
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

In 'My Grandmother's Hands,' Resmaa Menakem explores the profound impact of generational trauma, particularly on Black and white bodies in America. He guides readers through understanding how historical wounds shape our present, offering a path toward healing and breaking cycles of harm. This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the roots of racialized trauma and its effects on individuals and society.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingReflectiveEmotionalComplex

Genres

Politics & Society Psychology Self-Help & Psychology Sociology

About the author

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Resmaa Menakem

Resmaa Menakem is a therapist and trauma specialist who focuses on how racialized stress lives in the body. He is the author of My Grandmother's Hands, a guide to healing historical trauma through somatic practices. His writing offers a direct look at the physical side of social justice and personal recovery.